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5 Apps That Help Students Meet Their Deadlines

Guest Post 5 Apps That Help Students Meet Their Deadlines If there is any universal truth about education, it’s that it keeps you busy. Whether you are a middle school or high school student or even an adult pursuing a college degree, there are plenty of deadlines for assignments and dates for tests and…

The fourth floor of Dr. Panda Town: Mall is open! This is an update that’s sure to please young fans of the series as well as parents and educators. Dr. Panda is known for their role-playing apps that capture experiences from a young child’s point of view. This specific point of view serves as a…

FreshGrade ~ The Portfolio & Assessment Platform that Makes Learning Visible FreshGrade is an online portfolio app which provides a place where teachers, students, and parents can easily communicate and share on ONE brilliant platform! This exemplary application is designed to give teachers the ability to create and individualize assignments for different students' needs as well…

Moji Moji: Learn the Alphabet by Gakko Digital Learning is the new kid on the block, bringing smart screen time for early-literacy learners on the iPad (ages 3-5). The app is engaging with real kid appeal as it's set in a stunning setting with delightful characters with engaging gameful play. Don't let that fool you there is lots of invaluable learning…

Dr. Panda Town: Vacation is the newest addition to the Dr. Panda Town series. It provides all the denizens of Dr. Panda Town a little rest and relaxation from the hustle and bustle of their busy days. But make no mistake, this app delivers serious educational content. Dr. Panda has always designed apps for the…

Have Fun Through Doing SAM Labs Alpha Kit

The Alpha Kit by SAM Labs is an introduction to their fantastic collection of manipulatives that not only introduce kids to the fun of building; it also teaches practical life skills of circuitry and coding. By making often abstract concepts directly applicable through either guided projects or their imagination, kids soon discover how things work…

Hands-On Equations 1: The Fun Way to Learn Algebra Teach your children the joys of learning algebra with Hands-On Equations! This IOS, Android, Kindle and Windows app takes advantage of the mobile device's visual and touch features to demystify complex algebraic concepts. Equations such as 4x + 3 = 3x + 9 and 2(2x + 1)…

Certain staples are always on my iPad, especially examples of some of the greatest apps ever made. TWA was incredibly saddened by the NEWS that Nosy Crow, the premiere app book developer is ceasing to build any new book apps! No, No Nosy Crow, Don't GO! TeachersWithApps wrote back in 2011, The Three Little Pigs by Nosy Crow - is by…